Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Great Lakes Engineering Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead its day-to-day accounting operations and support the CFO. The role oversees general ledger, billing, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, payroll coordination, project accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Manage the company's day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records
- Oversee the general ledger and ensure transactions are properly recorded and classified
- Perform and/or review monthly bank, credit card, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations
- Assist in the monthly and year-end closing process
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
- Monitor accounting records for accuracy and identify and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain an effective system of internal controls and recommend improvements as needed
- Oversee customer invoicing and accounts receivable activities
- Ensure project billing is accurate, timely, and consistent with contracts and billing terms
- Work with project managers to resolve billing questions, missing information, and project accounting issues
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist with collections and cash flow management
- Review project-related revenue, labor, expenses, and billing information for accuracy
- Assist the CFO and project management team with project profitability and financial reporting
- Oversee vendor invoices, approvals, payment processing, and vendor account maintenance
- Ensure expenses are properly coded to the appropriate general ledger accounts and projects
- Monitor cash balances and assist with weekly cash forecasting
- Maintain vendor relationships and resolve payment or account discrepancies
- Assist with cash management and banking activities
- Review payroll-related general ledger entries and reconciliations
- Coordinate employee expense reimbursements and company credit card activity
- Assist with payroll tax, benefit, and other payroll-related accounting requirements
- Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports
- Provide the CFO with accurate and timely financial information and analysis
- Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Prepare account schedules and supporting documentation for financial reporting
- Identify significant variances and unusual transactions and communicate findings to the CFO
- Maintain accurate project accounting records and reporting
- Assist with monitoring project budgets, labor costs, expenses, billing, and profitability
- Review labor and project cost information for accuracy and completeness
- Support project managers in understanding project financial performance
- Assist with revenue recognition and work-in-progress reporting as applicable to company contracts
- Help establish and maintain consistent project accounting procedures
- Coordinate with the company's external CPA, tax preparers, auditors, and other outside advisors
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for annual tax filings
- Ensure required financial records and documentation are maintained
- Assist with compliance related to payroll, sales/use tax, business registrations, and other applicable requirements
- Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
- Develop and maintain accounting procedures and documentation
- Identify opportunities to automate or streamline recurring accounting processes
- Assist the CFO in implementing improved financial systems, reporting tools, and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality of company, employee, customer, and financial information
- Assist the CFO with special projects, financial analysis, and other responsibilities as assigned
- Serve as a resource to employees and managers regarding accounting and financial processes
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial statement preparation
- Experience with general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Strong Excel and AI skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience in an engineering, architecture, construction, professional services, or other project-based organization
- Experience with project accounting and project profitability reporting
- Experience with Deltek, QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar accounting/project management systems
- Experience with timekeeping, labor costing, and project billing systems
- Experience supporting audits, tax filings, or CPA-prepared financial statements
- Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving record
- CPA or other accounting certification is a plus but not required
Benefits
- Hybrid/Remote work arrangement
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